Idaho Barley Commission

06/01/2026

‼️Updated UI field day flyer‼️ — another field day has been added! The Parma Research and Extension Center is hosting a Nursery Field Day which will take place on June 12 at 10 AM. 🌾

Join University of Idaho Extension educators, researchers, and industry partners this summer to hear the latest cereal research updates and view ongoing trials across Idaho.

🗓️ Multiple field days will take place across the state throughout June and July
📍 Updated flyer now includes the newly added Parma field day plus location details for all events
🔗 Click the link below for the printable PDF:

https://files.constantcontact.com/508a2fd6701/eeb1d153-763f-48eb-bba5-821c3e27ca52.pdf?rdr=true

Save the updated flyer and plan to attend a field day near you!

05/29/2026

The May 28th, 2026 Idaho Grain Market Report is now available:

Email from Idaho Barley Commission Check out this week's important news updates   Idaho Grain Market Report May 28, 2026 Idaho Grain Market Report May 28, 2026 (click here for color version) Idaho Gra

05/29/2026

As Mental Health Awareness Month concludes, it’s an important reminder that mental health matters in every community - including agriculture. 🌾 And while May helps elevate the conversation, mental health awareness is needed every month of the year. 🧠

Farming and ranching come with unique pressures, long hours, uncertainty, and stress that can take a real toll. That’s why conversations, support, and access to resources matter.

If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available:
📞 Call or text 988 - Idaho calls are connected to Idaho-based crisis support.
🤝 Learn more through the Idaho State Department of Agriculture Farm and Ranch Center

You are never alone, and help is always available.

🔗Click the link below for more resources:

https://agri.idaho.gov/marketing/farm-ranch-center/farm-stress/

05/29/2026

Ep. 3 NOW AVAILABLE🎧

In honor of World Trade Month, this episode of Beyond Barley takes a closer look at the role international trade plays in supporting Idaho barley growers and the broader U.S. barley industry. 🌾🤝

We sat down with Ellen Zimmerman, Director of Industry Relations for the U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council, for a practical and approachable conversation focused on “Trade 101” for agriculture.

Together, we discuss why export markets matter, how global demand impacts growers here at home, and the importance of building long-term relationships with international customers. The conversation also explores how partnerships between organizations like the Idaho Barley Commission and the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council help create opportunities for Idaho barley around the world.

Whether you’re deeply familiar with agricultural trade or just curious how Idaho barley connects to global markets, this episode offers insight into the people, partnerships, and programs helping support the future of the industry.

🔗Learn more about Trade 101 and the U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council:
https://grains.org/

📅 New episodes drop monthly. You don't want to miss what's next!

🎧 Click the link below to tune in on the platform of your choice:
https://linktr.ee/idahobarley

05/23/2026

Agriculture has the 4th highest su***de rate of any other industry making awareness, connection, and support for mental health more important than ever.

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s Farm & Ranch Center is hosting Buck the Trend, a program focused on building resilience, reducing stigma, and supporting mental health in agriculture. 🌾

🔗Learn more and get involved:
https://agri.idaho.gov/marketing/farm-ranch-center/farm-ranch-center-buck-the-trend/

05/22/2026

The May 21st, 2026 Idaho Grain Market Report is now available:

Email from Idaho Barley Commission Check out this week's important news updates   Idaho Grain Market Report May 21, 2026 Happy Memorial Day! There will not be an Idaho Grain Report next week due to th

05/19/2026

Missed the latest Ag Talk Tuesday? We’ve got you covered! 🌾

🔗Click the link below to watch May 5th's discussion anytime and catch up on timely ag topics, crop updates, and expert insights.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuMG--azZuY&list=PL6g6ZYcM47s85ASnhBlMHbFMD-x-zAGt6&index=1&t=574s

🗓️Ag Talk Tuesday is held every 1st and 3rd Tuesday from May–August, 11 AM–Noon (MDT).

Registration is free, but required.

To register, watch previous talks, and see upcoming topics, visit the Ag Talk Tuesday website at the link below 🔗

https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/events/ag-talk

Water Update; speaker David Hoekema, IDWR; host Doug Finkelnburg

05/19/2026

🌾 Updated field day flyer alert! Check out additional location details for your local field day.

These field days are a great opportunity to hear the latest cereal research updates, connect with University of Idaho Extension educators and industry partners, and see ongoing research trials across the state.

🗓️ Field Days will take place throughout June and July across Idaho
📍 Updated flyer now includes detailed location information
🔗 Click the link below for the printable PDF

https://ugc.production.linktr.ee/38b499bd-916e-405f-a7ce-d16884936660_UI-Field-Days-Flyer-UPDATED.pdf

Be sure to save the updated flyer and plan to attend a field day near you!

05/18/2026

Save the Date for the University of Idaho Extension Twilight Tour 🌾✨ This evening offers the opportunity to get out in the field and see Idaho agriculture in action.

Attendees can explore current research, connect with Extension specialists, and learn more about the crops, soils, and innovations shaping the future of farming in our state.

See you there! 🌙

05/15/2026

With 75% of Idaho’s water supply coming from mountain snowpack, programs like cloud seeding play a role in supporting increased snow accumulation which directly benefit agriculture, communities, fisheries, industry, and recreation across the state.

We appreciate conversations and data that help highlight the tools being used to strengthen Idaho’s water resiliency. 💧